Round spare tire Subwoofer enclosure, Kenwood Excelon DNX690HD head unit install

Maximum RPM · 01-15-2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad370

Not the sub, the board that the amplifier is mounted on. How is that mounted?

Sorry, I mounted it with 3M automotive tape and bolted the wood down with one of the threaded studs in the back cavity to give it better hold.

Wicked CAS · 01-23-2014, 09:54 AM

Nice job on the enclosure. I like the way it sits... Is there a grille for the sub?

osirus · 01-23-2014, 10:37 AM

What is the maximum depth if anyone knows off hand for the Spare Tire to top of foam for a custom enclosure on a BASE 370z since my spare is diff than the OP. I'm in the process of Fiberglassing an enclosure that sits in the Spare, and is flush with the foam board w/ carpet. However having a tough time getting an accurate measurement for the depth of the sub that I would need to buy. I'm leaning to a Polk DB Shallow Mount or a RF Shallow 12" or something like that. Advice is welcome. Thanks. and to the OP nice job on the MDF creation.

Brad370 · 01-23-2014, 11:12 AM

I have a Nismo also so I can't give you exactly what you want. But for my enclosure I laid a level across the foam piece and measured down from there to the spare tire. Measure the carpet separately.

ksagis · 01-24-2014, 03:57 PM

Osirus, the difference in wheel backspacing between Enkei wheel in OPs post and the steel base wheel is 1.18". That gives extra depth for speaker and larger volume for enclosure.

roplusbee · 01-24-2014, 05:35 PM

Nice work. I am liking the amp install location. And you have a PM!

osirus · 01-25-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ksagis

Osirus, the difference in wheel backspacing between Enkei wheel in OPs post and the steel base wheel is 1.18". That gives extra depth for speaker and larger volume for enclosure.

Thanks for that, which means in total, I'm looking at 5 1/4" to 5 1/2" in total depth from foam to bottom of the backspacing metal of the spare. I think this project will come out fantastic. Shouts out to DIY section for ideas.

wood280 · 01-25-2014, 05:01 PM

hello can you built me one of the sub boxes? PM PLEASE.

Brad370 · 01-27-2014, 09:30 AM

I went with an 8" sub and couldn't be happier. Did the backup camera and dynamat at the same time so my whole system is now complete. Thanks for the inspiration!

Did you end up cutting your stock carpet? If so, have any pics of how it turned out?

Maximum RPM · 01-28-2014, 08:47 AM

That turned out great,congratulations. I didnt cut my carpet, I just covered it up. When I built my box I recessed it 3/4" into the box to allow travel of the sub.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad370

I went with an 8" sub and
couldn't be happier. Did the backup camera and dynamat at the same time so my whole system is now complete. Thanks for the inspiration!

Did you end up cutting your stock carpet? If so, have any pics of how it turned out?

Cbtech · 01-28-2014, 02:58 PM

I love this idea but my concern here is; you're saving the spare tire right? But if you need the tire for a flat to have to take the whole sub apart to get to the tire. Seems terribly inconvenient when on the side of the road. Our is it for resale value?

Brad370 · 01-28-2014, 03:04 PM

Resale value, save trunk space, stock look, plus it's damn sexy imo. It's only 6 screws to get the sub out and Nissan provides you with a screwdriver with your jack & tow hook. It's way more of a pain to get the car jacked up and the tire swapped out on the side of the car than to stand behind it and undo a couple screws.

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ksagis Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: LA Posts: 88 Drives: 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 12	Difference in base spare and Enkei Osirus, the difference in wheel backspacing between Enkei wheel in OPs post and the steel base wheel is 1.18". That gives extra depth for speaker and larger volume for enclosure. osirus likes this.

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roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	Nice work. I am liking the amp install location. And you have a PM! Maximum RPM likes this. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

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wood280 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: palmetto Posts: 17 Drives: 11nissan370zred Rep Power: 12	sub box hello can you built me one of the sub boxes? PM PLEASE.

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Brad370 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: online Posts: 102 Drives: car Rep Power: 14	I went with an 8" sub and couldn't be happier. Did the backup camera and dynamat at the same time so my whole system is now complete. Thanks for the inspiration! Did you end up cutting your stock carpet? If so, have any pics of how it turned out? Last edited by Brad370; 02-18-2020 at 09:40 AM.

01-23-2014, 10:37 AM	#18 (permalink)
osirus Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 183 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 12	What is the maximum depth if anyone knows off hand for the Spare Tire to top of foam for a custom enclosure on a BASE 370z since my spare is diff than the OP. I'm in the process of Fiberglassing an enclosure that sits in the Spare, and is flush with the foam board w/ carpet. However having a tough time getting an accurate measurement for the depth of the sub that I would need to buy. I'm leaning to a Polk DB Shallow Mount or a RF Shallow 12" or something like that. Advice is welcome. Thanks. and to the OP nice job on the MDF creation.

01-23-2014, 11:12 AM	#19 (permalink)
Brad370 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: online Posts: 102 Drives: car Rep Power: 14	I have a Nismo also so I can't give you exactly what you want. But for my enclosure I laid a level across the foam piece and measured down from there to the spare tire. Measure the carpet separately.

01-28-2014, 02:58 PM	#26 (permalink)
Cbtech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,372 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 15	I love this idea but my concern here is; you're saving the spare tire right? But if you need the tire for a flat to have to take the whole sub apart to get to the tire. Seems terribly inconvenient when on the side of the road. Our is it for resale value? __________________ Are U in Sacramento or Central Valley California? Click here! Foglight Hardwire in less than 10 minutes! DIY: Automatic VDC off

01-28-2014, 03:04 PM	#27 (permalink)
Brad370 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: online Posts: 102 Drives: car Rep Power: 14	Resale value, save trunk space, stock look, plus it's damn sexy imo. It's only 6 screws to get the sub out and Nissan provides you with a screwdriver with your jack & tow hook. It's way more of a pain to get the car jacked up and the tire swapped out on the side of the car than to stand behind it and undo a couple screws. Maximum RPM likes this.

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